Discover landscapes as untamed as they were hundreds of years ago.

Airboating in Seminole County

Thousands of acres of parkland, preserves and pristine waterways make Seminole County one of Florida’s best environments to discover nature firsthand. Whether canoeing on crystal-clear rivers, enjoying an airboat ride on majestic lakes, or hiking or horseback riding on scenic trails, you’ll see abundant flora and fauna and a wealth of wildlife. Bald eagles, roseate spoonbills, manatees, alligators, turtles, otters and deer are just a few of the natives you’ll encounter. Visit one of the many wilderness areas for such delights as “The Senator,” one of the oldest Bald Cypress trees in America standing 138 feet tall. Or stop by The Central Florida Zoological Park for a look at 400 native and exotic animals from around the world.


Central Florida Zoological Park

3755 NW U.S. Hwy 17-92

Sanford, FL   32771

Phone: (407) 323-4450

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Central Florida Zoological ParkConnect with nature in just a few hours. Stroll along winding pathways to encounter 100's of mammals, reptiles and birds close-up. Weekend animal programs. A favorite for kids of all ages.

Chuluota Wilderness Area

3895 Curryville Rd

Chuluota, FL   32766

Phone: (407) 665-7352

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White-tailed deer, gopher tortoises and Sherman's fox squirrels abound in Chuluota Wilderness Area's 625 acres of mesic hammock and hardwood swamp.

Econ River Wilderness Area

3795 Old Lockwood Rd

Oviedo, FL   32765

Phone: (407) 665-7352

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The Econ River Wilderness Area includes three miles of trails along the Econlockhatchee River, a natural habitat for the golden mouse and great horned owl.

Geneva Wilderness Area

3501 N. County Rd 426

Geneva, FL   32732

Phone: (407) 665-7352

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Geneva Wilderness Area's 180 acres include a campground, hiking and biking trails and the Ed Yarborough Nature Center, a learning center with a variety of exhibits and educational materials that introduce visitors to the local ecology of Seminole County. The Center's exhibits include living terrariums complete with native flora and fauna, a bird feeding station, insect and butterfly displays and more.

Lake Jesup Wilderness Area

5951 S. Sanford Ave.

Sanford, FL   32773

Phone: (407) 665-7352

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Wildlife lovers will find another three miles of trails in the 490-acre Lake Jesup Wilderness Area where lakeside benches provide a great viewing platform for spotting bald eagles and alligators.

Lake Proctor Wilderness Area

920 W. State Road 46

Geneva, FL   32732

Phone: (407) 665-7352

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More than six miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails await explorers of Lake Proctor Wilderness Area, home to the Florida worm lizard and red fox.

Little Big Econ Park

County Road 419

Oviedo, FL

Phone: (407) 788-0405

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Site is designed solely as a canoe launch.

Spring Hammock Preserve

2984 Osprey Trail

Longwood, FL   32750

Phone: (407) 665-7352

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Once known as "Devil's Bend," Spring Hammock Preserve offers visitors access to more than 1,500 acres of wilderness on the western border of Lake Jesup. Fish at Soldier's Creek, visit the Environmental Studies Center, or gape in awe at "The Senator," a 3,500 year-old Cypress.